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[MILWAUKEE] — The Milwaukee Bucks played host to the Chicago Bulls last night but don't think that the home cooking gave them any sort of advantage. The 94-109 loss has the Bucks and their fans cringing as they brace for their next opportunity to redeem themselves. The loss bumps Milwaukee's record down to 37-36 on the season, while the victory gives Chicago a 35-39 total on the year. It's not overly surprising that the Bucks would end up losing this one consider they did little to establish themselves as dangerous threats. Perhaps the showing can serve as an essential building block for the team in the days to come.

On this night it was Jimmy Butler leading the show from a statistical perspective. His 20 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists, 0 blocks and 3 steals in 39 minutes topped all players in terms of general production. Most importantly, the Bulls managed to prevail where it mattered most and will happily add another victory to their season total. So long as Butler keeps producing at this rate and Chicago keeps winning ball games, everybody - from fantasy owners to the team coaching and executive staff - will be more than satisfied.

Though Milwaukee didn't end up getting it done when it mattered most, Rajon Rondo did walk away with the small consolation of an attractive 18 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Whether another bright individual performance can help them get the result they want on the scoreboard next time, however, remains to be seen.

From a personal standpoint, Nikola Mirotic made his presence felt from beyond the arc, toying with defenders all night long and connecting on an impressive 6 bombs. Putting a stop to any NBA calibre talent is no easy task, but even more so when they're red-hot from beyond three-point range.

Individual performances aside, if there's one area where the Bucks can improve, it's on the defensive side of the ball. Though Milwaukee wasn't terrible in the ball game, there's no denying that a stricter focus on limiting their opponents could serve them well the next time they collide with a worthy foe.

The loss hurts for the homeside but they'll get their opportunity to regain ground in a pending matchup with the . The Bulls, meanwhile, will set their sights on a run-in with the .